Good morning everyone!
Tess--
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was so nice talking with you and your dh. We really did love the poly. We did think it was a little crazy at times there. Liked the weekdays better. My boys were pretty good until the last couple of days this trip. Then they were back to their "brotherly love" routines. While trying to pack up to check out, DH came running upstairs from the pool, seems our 2 yo found a pile of fire ants and he and dh were covered with huge red welts. Put him in for a quick rinse off in the tub and he reached for something and cracked his head--huge, instant goose egg right in the middle of his forehead! He was a lovely sight in the AKL lounge for the rest of the afternoon. I do think I jinxed myself by saying we hadn't had the first aid kit out this trip! We also decided that the lvc are the best castle views we've seen--even better that the honeymoon concierge rooms at GF (we had a lovely view but down the marina, not the vast expansive view like poly). We just felt a little like a number there but we didn't spend that much time there either. We would definitely go back though.
I have finished uploading my 450 photos to ophoto.com. Does anyone know how I share them ? Should I take the family pix or names out? This is my first time doing this and I'd love to share--took many room pix at poly,bwi, and akl, but also want to be safe.
Another question, does anyone know about any ap rates for December--early, value season? Yes, we are hooked and since we got ap's for this trip and always wanted to see the holiday happenings we'd love it if discounts might be available. We might go back to try GF RPC since we really didn't utilize it for our honeymoon (being on a meal plan) crazy us. I'm just afraid this place might be really crowded with onlookers (kind of like when we stayed at Bellagio and all the people coming to look around). We also will probably go back for a couple of nights to AKL. Are the suites ever discounted? Since they are at the ends of the trails, is it a hike? Any help is appreciated.
Amazingly enough, no stomach bugs here yet (hope I haven't jinxed myself again!) My kids always seem to pick up those bugs. I feel for you. It is so difficult not to have everyone get it. Hopefully, it will just be a quick one!
I hope to start our first trip report. I first need to write Disney to let them know of some exceptional cast members this trip. We are off to visit my dad in Reno next week. Exact opposite of Disney, nothing but sitting by the pool with our bourbon slushes! Hope everyone who's going soon enjoys their time--we found most everyone particularly wonderful this time. Cast members and guests.
Have a great afternoon!
Welcome home Tess! We looked for you, I think, now that I look at your picture again, that I passed your husband when coming up to the lounge from the first floor one day. 
it's taking forever!!!
steveanddonna.... Again, you prove to be a wonderful Aunt....swimming outside in yesterday's weather!!!! 
Everyone should have an Aunt like you!!! 
but you actaully get to use the pool! It has extended our season to May through October. You just need really big beach towels and some nice french terry cover-ups for the shock of stepping out into the chilly air.
